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Kefalonia
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Kefalonia is
the largest of the 7 Ionian Islands |
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| At 688.8 square
kilometers, Kefalonia is larger than Corfu. However, in
terms of population and tourism, Kefalonia is far less
developed. Although there are some popular resorts on
the south of the island, it's size and diversity have
allowed it to retain most of its original character. On
Kefalonia it is still possible to find a quite corner of
unspoilt Greece. |
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Kefalonian villages |
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approximately 365 villages on Kefalonia. One for every
day of the year! A few of these are quite large but many
consist of just a two or three houses and a church. |
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| Kefalonia is
accessible |
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international airport and regular ferry connections to
Italy, the Greek mainland and the neighbouring islands
of Ithaca, Zakinthos, and Lefkas. Island hopping around
the Ionian, Kefalonia is an ideal starting and finishing
point. |
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| Kefalonia has some
wonderful beaches |
| The kefalonian coastline is
as varied and interesting as the island. In addition to
the famous Myrtos beach, Kefalonia can boast some of the
most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean. In the
south of the island the beaches are generally sandy,
whilst towards the north, the beaches and coves are of
the pebbly variety. Kefalonia's northern shores are
ideal for exploration by boat |
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| Kefalonian Accommodation |
| From the simple rent rooms
preferred by backpackers, to luxury self contained
villas. Kefalonia has them all. There are more hotels
around Argostoli. the capital of Kefalonia and towards
the south of the island. |
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| Transport on Kefalonia |
| If you wish to explore
Kefalonia by road, then you will find plenty of car and
motorbike hire shops on the island. If you wish to
explore Kefalonia's coast by sea then you can find boats
for hire in Sami and Fiscardo. There is also a bus
service operating from the main bus station in
Argostoli. |
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| Kefalonia is also known
as Kefalinia, Cephalonia, Kefallonia and Cephallonia |
| However, rest assured that
whether you spell Kefalonia,Kefalinia, Cephalonia,
Kefallonia or Cephallonia, they all refer to one and the
same. |
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Kefalonia information can be found by following the
links below: |
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Kefalonia by Greeka |
Greek Island Postcards |
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Kefalonia Island of Dreams |
Lets Go
Kefalonia |
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Travel to
Kefalonia |
Just Kefalonia |
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For a full list of
useful or related links, visit our links page. |
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Fiscardo Greece |
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